Council votes to enter fire-territory agreement with Lake Station

Feb 12, 2026

The New Chicago council approved entering a fire-territory agreement with Lake Station after a second public hearing; no public speakers addressed the proposal and council said the move aims to secure ambulance and fire coverage.

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The Town Council of New Chicago voted to enter a fire-territory agreement with Lake Station following a second public hearing. President Gibson called for comments from the audience, and when none were offered the council moved and approved entering the contract, with the chair announcing, "Motion carried. We will enter in the contract with Lake Station."

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